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Three Hopkinton residents received their undergraduate degrees from Roger Williams University in the spring. Max Goldberg graduated cum laude with a B.A. in psychology. Willard Howard earned a B.S. in environmental science. Emma Litavis graduated cum laude with a B.A....
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. Peter Carbone, owner of Carbone’s Italian American Restaurant, said Tuesday he...
Legacy Farms developer Roy MacDowell checked in with the Select Board Tuesday night to discuss the status of Legacy Farms Road North, which...
Responding to a complaint filed by a Hopkinton resident with the state Attorney General's Office regarding anonymous public comment during the Aug. 18 Select Board meeting, town counsel Ray Miyares told the board at Tuesday's meeting there was no violation. The board...
Turnout was slow but steady Tuesday morning for the primary election at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. According to town clerk Connor Degan, approximately 4,000 residents — 32 percent of the town's eligible voters — requested mail-in ballots for this election....
Peter Carbone, owner of Carbone’s Italian American Restaurant, said Tuesday he has been “inundated” with calls from potential buyers since he announced that the iconic Hopkinton restaurant would be closing this fall after 87 years in business. In a statement the Cedar...
Hopkinton native Sarah Woodard is passionate about the connectedness of all living things and hopes to help create a happier, healthier world for people, animals, insects, plants — everything — through her literary work and life journey. “I believe children have the...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
POLICE LOG August 24 3:41 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on a person on West Main Street. All was OK. He was waiting for Dunkin’ to open. 8:51 a.m. A Blueberry Lane resident reported his mailbox was vandalized. Sergeant William Burchard responded to view the...
With homeowners spending more time at home and using their outside space a lot these days, patio and deck restorations have been the most requested service by Under Pressure Power Washing, Inc. “With all the craziness of COVID-19, homeowners are yearning to make some...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Important Holds Pickup Information When notified by...
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. A resident filed an open meeting law complaint with the state Attorney General’s...
Recently I brought calls to action to our Select Board including requesting a statement supporting Black Lives Matter and requesting review of allocation of funds to public service employees. There are many positives happening in Hopkinton. The Police Department...
A resident filed an open meeting law complaint with the state Attorney General’s Office regarding the handling of public comment during the Aug. 18 Select Board meeting, when the board allowed two speakers and two letter-writers to deliver anonymous criticism of...
The governing body for high school sports in the state unveiled its plan for competition in the 2020-21 academic year, putting forth a four-season sports schedule that moves football to the late winter and aims to get everyone in action during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Mary J. (Juzaszek) Midura, 91, a longtime resident of Framingham, died at her home on Aug. 25. Born in Chicopee, the daughter of the late Severyn and Mary (Kuk) Juzaszek, she was the beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Midura for 62 years. Mary graduated from Chicopee...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. At 100 years old, J.C. Parmenter, started in 1920 by Charles W. Parmenter, is...
At 100 years old, J.C. Parmenter is the second-oldest company in Hopkinton (Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, at 131, is the oldest). J.C. Parmenter was started in 1920 by Charles W. Parmenter and was first named C.W. Parmenter. Charlie lived at 16 Grove St. in Hopkinton,...
